The 23rd Annual ATIM Conference will be held in Portland, Oregon at the Hilton Portland & Executive Tower on
Thursday, September 4th and Friday, September 5th, 2008. The cost of attending the ATIM Conference is
$225 per person and includes admission to the conference,
conference materials, continental breakfasts, beverage breaks, lunches and the
Portland Spirit boat trip.
HOTEL INFORMATION
This year’s ATIM Conference will be held at the Hilton Portland & Executive Tower conveniently located in central downtown Portland. The information for the hotel is:
Hilton Portland & Executive Tower
921 SW Sixth Avenue
Portland, Oregon 97204
503.226.1611 telephone
503.220.2565 fax
ATIM has negotiated a special discounted rate of $155 per night, plus local taxes and fees (currently 12.5%). This special rate is valid beginning Sunday, August 31st through Monday, September 8th.
The deadline for the special rate is August 1st. Reservations can be made by calling the hotel directly or online by clicking here.
INCLUDED TOUR
In what has become an ATIM tradition, your conference registration includes an off-site social event at the conclusion of day 2. This year join us aboard the 150 foot
Portland Spirit for a ride along the Willamette River. The
Portland Spirit features Northwest cuisine in the on-board galley, several full service bars with a vast wine selection, grand pianos with live performers and a marble dance floor.
Conference attendees and their spouses and guests are welcome to attend the tour free of charge. Please specify the total number of individuals attending on your registration form.
ABOUT PORTLAND
The city of Portland, Oregon, has been proclaimed North America's "Best Big City," according to
Money magazine. With an estimated population of 568,380 it is Oregon's most populous city. Portland lies in the Marine West Coast climate region, which is marked by warm summers and rainy but temperate winters. This climate is ideal for growing roses, and for more than a century, Portland has been known as "The City of Roses." The city is characterized by its natural beauty, bustling night life, fine and seasonally-focused dining, and a convenient, eco-friendly public transportation system.
TRAVELING TO PORTLAND
As one of the premier destinations in the Pacific Northwest, Portland is a convenient destination from all parts of the country. Numerous nonstop flights are available to the Portland International Airport (PDX) through almost all the national air carriers.
GETTING TO THE HOTEL
Traveling to and from the Portland International Airport is easy. The conference hotel is located in downtown Portland, a popular destination for public transportation, taxi cabs, and numerous airport shuttles.
Max Light Rail:
The MAX Light Rail system, part of Portland’s TriMet public transportation system, offers convenient, low-cost travel to downtown Portland directly from the airport.
The MAX Light Rail station is located near the baggage claim area on the lower level of the Portland International Airport. Take the Red Line towards City Center & Beaverton TC and exit the rail at “Mall/SW 5th Ave” station. The fare for this ride is $2.05 and travel time is approximately 45 minutes. It is a 3 block walk to the Hilton Portland & Executive Tower from the Mall/SW 5th Ave station.
By Taxi Cab, Car Service, or Shuttle:
The pickup area for taxis, town cars and long-haul shuttles is located in the center section of the airport terminal's lower roadway on the baggage claim and departure level. Most transportation providers serve downtown Portland, which is approximately 20-40 minutes from Portland International Airport. Cab fare to the hotel will cost approximately $35.
